assist

Definition

To help.

Etymology

From Middle English assisten, from Old French assister (“to assist, to attend”), from Latin assistō (“stand at, bestand”, verb).

Example Sentences

• "This book will assist you in getting your life in order."
• "Tutor feedback assists the learning process."
• "The referee seemed well placed to award the goal, but video evidence suggested the protests were well founded and the incident only strengthens the case of those lobbying for technology to assist officials."

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